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Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something brighter - halogen? Any suggestions? Also, I haven't seen Mike S. here for a while - Mike, you still out there? jmc > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc Why don't you do what all the other airheads do? Put some FlameThrower lights on there for bright, override the switch on the high beams and fog lights, then drive around with all of them burning? In clear weather. In the daytime. If you need that much light to see, you need to have your eyes checked. Steve >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Steve Why don't you stop being such a ashole? She asked a legit question. Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/15/2008 5:31 PM): >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Steve What, get up on the wrong side of the bed today? It's a legit question. I have no intention of doing the stupid things you suggest, as I'd like to actually survive my commute to work (narrow, twisty, two lane road) Sometimes the lights just go dim over time (gets a film?). Right now, the lights of whomever is behind me, shines underneath my truck and is brighter than my own headlights. Isn't a problem if there's someone in front, but on that narrow, twisty road, if I can't see far enough ahead to slow down for the deer, or the turn... you see my point, I hope. Please, relax. You'll have a more harmonious outcome (cookies for the first person who can name the movie). jmc >Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/15/2008 5:31 PM): >>> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > >jmc Aren't they tearing down Yankee Stadium. Should be some good salvage lights there that you could install! beekeep Suddenly, without warning, beekeep exclaimed (12/16/2008 4:15 AM): >> Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/15/2008 5:31 PM): >>>> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > beekeep Lol, yea, those will work. Thanks for the tip! jmc > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc There was a guy, I think David Stern that had some sort of a headlight deal going. Maybe he'll show up. Or Tom L. probably has some idea what you can put in without a bunch of bs. Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/15/2008 7:01 PM): >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > going. Maybe he'll show up. Or Tom L. probably has some idea what you can > put in without a bunch of bs. Thanks, Roy. Do you remember when I was posting about the headlamp adjustments? Well, no surprise, the mechanic lied, or is unaware his machine is broken - had the truck in to my TRUSTED mechanic (the other place is very conveniently located, only), and he said they were way off, and fixed 'em. So maybe I'll actually be able to *see* in the fog now. They also replaced the PCV valve, and did a fuel service - lots of carbon on the throttle body - likely from that horrific Opal gas I was forced to use sometimes in Australia. Truck runs noticeably better, so I trust both were legitimate repairs. jmc >They also replaced the PCV valve, and did a fuel service - lots of >carbon on the throttle body - likely from that horrific Opal gas I was >forced to use sometimes in Australia. Curious as to what " horrific Opal gas I was forced to use sometimes in Australia". All I know is that we have E10 (Standard 93 RON ULP Plus 10% Ethylene) Standard ULP RON 93 Premium ULP -about 98 RON Neville CASINO NSW Australia Suddenly, without warning, Neville MADDEN exclaimed (12/15/2008 8:45 PM): >> They also replaced the PCV valve, and did a fuel service - lots of >> carbon on the throttle body - likely from that horrific Opal gas I was [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > CASINO NSW > Australia Opal is a supposedly non-sniffable petrol they are forcing stations to use in the NT because of, well, the petrol-sniffing problems in some areas. They keep saying it won't hurt engines, but they finally had to admit it WILL hurt old engines (prior to 1976, and there's still quite a few of them on the road in the NT). When I put Opal in my truck, I saw an immediate loss of power and at least a 3mpg loss of mileage (sorry, I never did learn to measure petrol efficiency the Australian way). I didn't realize it was the Opal at first, and was told by one station, when I described the truck's symptoms, that I'd need new sparks and a fuel service. A second station immediately asked if I was using Opal, and when I said I was, told me to simply stop using Opal and the problems would go away. I did, and they did. But, sometimes I was forced to use it because premium petrol wasn't available, especially at outback roadhouses. Dunno if it was the Opal that caused a lot of carbon or if it was just time. Oh, and Opal being non-sniffable? My trusted mechanic said that very quickly, they learned that you could put styrofoam in Opal, and it "become sniffable" - probably from the styro rather than the fuel, but still. And petrol sniffers also stepped up theft of petrol from vehicles, or simply purchased premium instead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal_(fuel) Little surprised you haven't heard about it, but NSW is a long way from the NT :) jmc >Suddenly, without warning, Neville MADDEN exclaimed (12/15/2008 8:45 PM): >>> They also replaced the PCV valve, and did a fuel service - lots of [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > >jmc Thanks for the interesting reply. Now I understand what you are talking about. The auto associations here are starting to say that putting E10 (10% ethlylene) fuel in the tank is wasting money as over any sort of long drive the cost savings soon fall behind the extra fuel used because of the lower energy output. And, as you well know - long drives here are normal!!! Enjoy Christmas and have a Happy and safe New Year Neville Casino NSW Australia >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > deal going. Maybe he'll show up. Or Tom L. probably has some idea what you > can put in without a bunch of bs. Hey Roy. That was Daniel Stern over at http://www.danielsternlighting.com/ . FMB (North Mexico) >>> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >>> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > FMB > (North Mexico) That's him, thanks!! Roy > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc You have my permission to get some halogen lights. And please have them installed by a qualified mechanic. Steve Have you checked to see what voltage you are getting at the lamp yet? Could be a reason for lower light levels. I'm not getting full voltage to high beams....yet.  Signature------------------------------------------ Laszlo Almasi ----Cool Toys ----Mack Daddy Trailers ----Ice Angels > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc Sounds like you have the same problem many of the early Chrysler vehicles with composite lights have. The headlamp lenses are getting cloudy and yellowed. About the only solutions are to buff out the lenses or replace the assemblies. You could stick an arc lamp behind them but if the lens is cloudy it won't help. SignatureSteve W. Near Cooperstown, New York Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > or replace the assemblies. You could stick an arc lamp behind them but > if the lens is cloudy it won't help. "or replace the assemblies", which is what I'm considering doing. Perhaps I need to be more clear (pun intended), what would be a good brand name to look into for replacement head lamps on a 2001 Dodge Dakota SLT? jmc Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): > Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): >>> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > jmc um, aside from Daniel Stern, forgot that bit, apologies for replying to my own post. SEND finger a bit too fast :) > Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > um, aside from Daniel Stern, forgot that bit, apologies for replying to my > own post. SEND finger a bit too fast :) And drop the > Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): It's annoying. I'd rather hear your original comments. Steve >> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > Steve WTF!! Another net nanny!! >>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > WTF!! Another net nanny!! And someone who interrupts conversation between other people. Get a life, dude. jmc can speak for jmc. >>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > And someone who interrupts conversation between other people. Get a life, > dude. jmc can speak for jmc. I have yet to see the conversation you write about. Just your mindeless bs. I have all kinds of a life, dude. What I don't have is patience when it comes to a.sholes, which is what your posts in this thread have shown you to be. >>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > comes to a.sholes, which is what your posts in this thread have shown you > to be. And you to be a control freak who can't understand that your comments are not relevant to the conversation between myself and jmc. I bet you went to Catholic school. Steve >>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > Steve >>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] >> >> Steve (clear space where roy's comments should be) Roy, Roy. Get a grip, man. Compose your message, THEN hit the SEND button. First, you interrupt a conversation, then interrupt it and don't even say anything. But then, Daddy said, "If you aren't the one being spoken to, STFU." Was that what you were doing? Yes? No? Maybe? Definitely? Think about it, roy. Steve >>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 [quoted text clipped - 64 lines] > > But then, Daddy said, "If you aren't the one being spoken to, STFU." <snip of more bs> You should learn the difference between a conversation and comments. Your first comment in the thread made it clear that your an a.shole. All the typing and damage control in the world won't change that. Jodi is much more forgiving that I. >>>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] > > Jodi is much more forgiving that I. Does that mean I won't be getting a Christmas card this year? If so, please return mine. Steve >>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > > Steve I'm a control freak? Get a friggin' clue will ya. It was you who decided what was appropriate for one to post. Actually you told them to drop the lead in their post. You continue to reference a "conversation" between you and jmc. I use a couple of readers and have yet to see any "conversation", just you being a a.shole. The school's I attended is pretty much irrelevant for this exercise. What education you did or didn't receive appears to be pretty much of a waste. Now run along before you further embarrass yourself Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): >>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 59 lines] > education you did or didn't receive appears to be pretty much of a waste. > Now run along before you further embarrass yourself C'mon boys, play nice. jmc > Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): >>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): [quoted text clipped - 66 lines] > > jmc As always, class rises to the top. You are one classy person. Steve Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/17/2008 10:21 PM): >> Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): >>>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > > Steve Why, thank you sir, but I *was* talking to you, too. I'd take exception if you were calling me classy because you thought I was only chiding Roy. jmc > Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/17/2008 10:21 PM): >>> Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): [quoted text clipped - 77 lines] > > jmc No, I was a bad boy, and I would like to schedule a spanking. Please advise. Steve Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/18/2008 12:08 PM): >> Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/17/2008 10:21 PM): >>>> Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): >>>> C'mon boys, play nice. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Steve Ok, you made me laugh. Sorry, you'll have to go to the Castle Anthrax for that. Look for the Grail-shaped beacon. (and google Monty Python if you're scratching your head) jmc > Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/18/2008 12:08 PM): >>> Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/17/2008 10:21 PM): [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > jmc I know the place, and since this is all imaginary, I just want to thank you. Steve (who is smoking an imaginary cigarette even though he doesn't smoke) > Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (12/17/2008 2:27 PM): >>>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): [quoted text clipped - 66 lines] > > jmc I always do.<BFG> Suddenly, without warning, SteveB exclaimed (12/17/2008 11:54 AM): >>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, jmc exclaimed (12/16/2008 3:57 PM): >>>>>>> Suddenly, without warning, Steve W. exclaimed (12/16/2008 10:34 AM): [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Steve I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were we having a conversation? <g>. Anyway, the headlamps don't seem to be yellowed. I'm waiting for the next foggy day to see if adjusting the headlights fixed my problem. As to my headers, sorry but they've been like that so long even if I wanted to change them - which I don't - I doubt I can remember how. You're the first person in, oh, well, since I made 'em that way, that has complained. Sorry. jmc > I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were we having a conversation? > <g>. Anyway, the headlamps don't seem to be yellowed. I'm waiting for the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > jmc We were having an exchange of opinions, and then we were rudely interrupted. As suggested here, if they were mine, I'd put in some halogen bulbs, and make sure that the cover lenses were not aged or pitted in a way that reduced the light. And I like to go out on a dark night with an adjustment screwdriver or torx, having located and identified the location of the adjustment screws in broad daylight, and adjust them to the way I like them. Because I've had it done professionally, and didn't like the way they were "supposed" to be. Of course, take a bottle of bubbly and your favorite assistant. Steve >> I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were we >> having a conversation? <g>. Anyway, the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > We were having an exchange of opinions, and then > we were rudely interrupted. <snip> You must be new to Usenet. >>> I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were we having a conversation? >>> <g>. Anyway, the headlamps don't seem to be yellowed. I'm waiting for [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > You must be new to Usenet. Naw. I'm thinking eleven or twelve years now. Still pisses me off, though, when people butt in. Steve >>>> I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were >>>> we having a conversation? <g>. Anyway, the [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Steve I wasn't trying to start anything or make a dig at you, but as this is a wide-open public forum the idea that someone can "butt in" is both amusing and interesting. Chat or email are for private conversations. This is damn near communications anarchy! :+) I've only been at this about 10 years, so you have seniority. Ken Suddenly, without warning, NapalmHeart exclaimed (12/19/2008 6:10 PM): >> "NapalmHeart" <olsonfamNOSPAM@iserv.net> wrote >> in message [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Ken My first newsgroup was a bbs...that'd be darn near 20 years, I think. Man, I feel old. Do I win? For those too young to know what they are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletin_board_system I had my first real computer, a Vic20, before I bought my first car, a 1976 Chevette. My hubby's first "computer" was a Tandy 102. And I walked to school 5 miles in my bare feet. Uphill. Both ways :) jmc > My first newsgroup was a bbs...that'd be darn near 20 years, I think. > Man, I feel old. Do I win? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > jmc My first "home computer" was an Altair. Then a string of a Sinclair ZX-80, Couple of Trash 80s, An Atari, C64 and then to an AST. Now days I just use whatever one I'm near... BBS boards, Yep remember them well, along with my acoustic modem and that high speed tape storage... SignatureSteve W. >>> I'm sorry, I think I missed something. Were we having a conversation? >>> <g>. Anyway, the headlamps don't seem to be yellowed. I'm waiting for [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > You must be new to Usenet. I was in when you could only have eight characters to your name. >>> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >>> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > jmc Well, personally I would buff out the originals. Why? Most of the aftermarket ones are of iffy quality. That said I have used ones from www.rockauto.com They were REAL close to the factory parts for my 97 S Blazer. I replaced mine because someone backed into it at a fire scene. One of the hazards of the job. They work fine and aimed OK. They show the ones for your vehicle for $88-$105 a side, depending on the ones you have. SignatureSteve W. I replaced the assemblies on my 97 Dak with new lights from Anzo....much better lighting with them, more of a Euro pattern with a strong spike up the right side of the road on low beam. I really like 'em. Clear lens with faceted/focused reflector. Suggest you get 'em from someplace like O'Reilly's, rather than internet. That way if you have any problem, you have a place to return them. A number of internet vendors make it very hard if not impossible to return such items. Good Luck! http://www.anzousa.com/pages/products/headlights.html > Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something > brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jmc Suddenly, without warning, Curmudgeon exclaimed (12/17/2008 11:38 AM): >> Thinkin' about replacing the headlamps on my 2001 Dakota for something >> brighter - halogen? [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > http://www.anzousa.com/pages/products/headlights.html Thank you. I'll go have a look. jmc |
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